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"A locals’ place with a perpetually shifting group of twenty-something frequenters who discover it, there have been two rules throughout the bar’s lifespan: No cursing, and low-enough prices that no drinks are given out for free. Regulars can attest this remains true in 2021."
There’s no doubt the local favorite is one of Philly’s oldest woman-run bars.
So, this was something totally awesome that happened last week. http://www.brianphickey.com/that-time-bryce-harper-threw-a-ball-to-louden/#.YVIHoKApBbU
Louden, Philadelphia, Sports, Uncategorized That Time Bryce Harper Threw A Ball To Louden by Brian • September 23, 2021 • 0 Comments Sure, I missed the first post*-pandemic Killers concert to go watch the Phillies play arguably the worst team in baseball last night. I’d like to thank Bryce...
"The players (and parents) are selling 1,000 tickets at $10/each. These funds will be used to create a scholarship fund so players from underprivileged families get the chance to play in the top leagues and top tournaments in the region." http://www.brianphickey.com/there-are-some-really-great-prizes-up-for-grabs-in-my-sons-soccer-teams-fundraising-raffle-heres-how-you-can-win-them/#.YO914m4pBbU
Futbol, Louden, Philadelphia, Sports Here’s How You Can Win Great Prizes In My Son’s Soccer Team’s Fundraising Raffle by Brian • July 2, 2021 • 0 Comments This year, Villanova Soccer Academy will feature its first ever squad for 2010 boys (among the best age groups not only in the area...
Futbol, Louden, Philadelphia, Sports Here’s How You Can Win Great Prizes In My Son’s Soccer Team’s Fundraising Raffle by Brian • July 2, 2021 • 0 Comments This year, Villanova Soccer Academy will feature its first ever squad for 2010 boys (among the best age groups not only in the area...
Fun fact: The Washington Post will be writing about Noor next week... https://nexus.jefferson.edu/health/distressing-covid-scenes-from-india-inspire-medical-student-to-take-action/
With much of her extended family still living in Bangalore, Noor Shaik sparked an effort that has already seen pallets of PPE donations collected.
Her preliminary hearing was scheduled to happen in Bucks County this morning...
An unsettling cheerleading scandal is going to court, and it raises questions about the threat of video-manipulation technology in sports—and beyond.
The write-in votes from last month's election in Philly were rather interesting. The highlights...
Local Politics, Misc., national politics, News, Philadelphia, Sports Here Are Philadelphia’s Write-In Votes From The November 2020 Election by Brian • December 1, 2020 • 0 Comments Folks, this is an exciting moment! Though no longer an actively writing journalist, I still feel responsible ...
I recently interviewed a finance professor to get some tips for navigating what is surely to be a challenging economy. https://nexus.jefferson.edu/business/wage-cuts-the-pandemics-looming-but-somewhat-hidden-disaster/
Finance professor Dr. D.K. Malhotra answers FAQs about this underappreciated issue.
The medical students felt helpless since they couldn't lend a hand at the hospital itself. So, they volunteered to help in other ways. https://nexus.jefferson.edu/life-at-jefferson/students-step-up-to-help-jefferson-community-in-covid-19-fight/
From a safe social distance, volunteers have created 10,000 face shields, connected with patients and more.
"Through today’s challenges, wonderful creativity is coming to the forefront that may advance the approach to PPE products in the future." https://nexus.jefferson.edu/science-and-technology/jeffmask-jeffvent-missions-seek-to-fill-looming-ppe-and-ventilator-gaps/
University textiles and design experts jump into action to help protect peers on medical side.
"Everyone who went to the bar around Saint Patrick’s Day puts the rest of us at risk."
Dr. David Nash of the Jefferson College of Population Health delves deeper into the phrase that’s come to define COVID-19 prep.
A little something I worked up for Jefferson's website...
Jefferson’s director of fitness and wellness offers pointers on how to stay fit while socially distancing.
Trick Shot Sunday!
http://www.brianphickey.com/watch-louden-hickey-scores-a-backyard-golazo-off-a-trampoline/
Because of course I asked for a gif to be made. http://www.brianphickey.com/heres-a-gif-of-a-slick-goal-by-louden/#.XkxHJhd7kd4
Louden, Philadelphia, Sports Here’s A Gif Of A Slick Goal By Louden by Brian • February 18, 2020 • 0 Comments What I liked most about this goal — early February 2020 — was the left-footed nutmeg and the slick finish in his third of seven matches on the day. (H/T Matt Mullen for the gif...
Hit-and-runs 10,644-10,670. http://www.brianphickey.com/hit-and-run-america-vol-dccl###viii/#.Xf9k7pNKjjA
Yes, the chonky cat is in this Tweets of the Year compilation. http://www.brianphickey.com/in-no-particular-order-here-are-the-best-69-tweets-of-2019/#.Xf9i35NKjjA
On Monday, I'm heading back to East Falls and making a career shift about which I couldn't be more excited. http://www.brianphickey.com/my-new-job-is/#.XepBTr9JlTY
Here's a quick video recap of Louden's time in Barcelona. I got some game and training footage, but not as much as I'd have hoped. Whatever. It's all engrained in our minds forever. http://www.brianphickey.com/heres-some-video-of-louden-at-the-barca-academy-experience-in-barcelona/#.XepA9L9JlTY
Hit-and-runs 10,631 through 10,643. http://www.brianphickey.com/hit-and-run-america-vol-dccl###vii/#.XepAYb9JlTY
Hit-and-runs Hit-And-Run America, Vol. DCCL###VII by Brian • December 5, 2019 • 0 Comments An ongoing collection of unsolved hit-and-run cases, with a focus on car/pedestrian incidents, from across the country since Jan. ‘010. If you know something about any of these incidents, or one that...
“To see something like (that story), it was horrible because we don’t do things like that on purpose. We meant no harm. We’re not like that. All of our locations are in beautiful shape. We don’t want to break the law on purpose. We got some reaction from people in City Hall, which we don’t like to get. I just hope they see this follow-up story.”
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news/road-rash-e-z-park-owners-settle-with-city-fix/article_156d73b8-0218-11ea-9fb1-83c9c539eb80.html
Parking czars Bob and Harvey Spear were none too happy last month when Philadelphia Weekly shared the tale of how their E-Z Park lot near 12th and Vine streets usurped
My latest for PhillyWeekly is about a soccer program and residents in North Philly who want to reclaim a green space in their neighborhood, and the city (possibly) finally buying in. http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news/fairhill-has-smart-vision-and-backing-for-an-underused-park/article_7dc19068-f4e7-11e9-9d7e-239d28f7d57b.html
On a recent Thursday afternoon, there were few signs of civic life at Fotterall Square Park, a vast green space in North Philadelphia featuring an abandoned baseball diamond, a neglected
“One day a couple months ago, I saw an elderly gentleman struggling on the passenger side of his car. He got a younger gentleman out and into a wheelchair. That was it: they realized they couldn’t get down the sidewalk. That got me really angry.”
This is a story about a private company seizing public land – apparently without seeking, or receiving, permission – to turn a heftier profit than that which it’s already turning
This story was unique insofar as the volume of officers willing to speak up -- whether on or off the record -- and be critical of two of their own. It speaks to an unwillingness to let bad apples continue to sully their profession's reputation. I respect their decision to speak out, and hope you do too.
In New Hanover Township, a former cop talks about racist slights directed at his family because his wife is Asian
Didn't pay attention to everything I wrote this month? That's OK. Here's a recap...
http://www.brianphickey.com/here-are-my-8-favorite-stories-that-i-wrote-in-july/#.XURPqy-ZM0o
Misc., News, Philadelphia, Sports Here Are My 8 Favorite Stories That I Wrote In July by Brian • August 2, 2019 • 0 Comments Hi, all. I wrote many stories for PhillyVoice in July. Here are my eight favorites. Check them out if you’re so inclined! — After months of controversy, Bridgeport...
Hickey's June stories in review ...
http://www.brianphickey.com/here-are-my-six-favorite-stories-that-i-wrote-in-june/#.XRp51i-ZM0o
“People think it’s all a big joke, but it isn’t. Our lives have been destroyed because of all the attention."
After a court appearance on a new harassment charge, Christopher Pagano says he never meant to hurt anybody
Here's a collection of stories I wrote last month. Do read.
News, Philadelphia Here Are My 8 Favorite Stories That I Wrote In May by Brian • June 1, 2019 • 0 Comments Hi, all. I wrote many stories for PhillyVoice in May. Here are my 8 favorites. Check them out if you’re so inclined! — The 40-year story behind the flyer that brought the ‘Furnace...
Yes, Saturday was a very interesting day.
Milton Jackson, 64, authored the mystery that brought people together in Brewerytown
I have some thoughts about how everybody involved in the Kate Smith Statue Saga is both right and wrong. https://www.phillyvoice.com/why-both-flyers-and-their-anti-pc-haters-are-right-kate-smith-saga/
Kate Smith might not have been a racist, but that song (even if parody) sure can be interpreted as such
Aired some grievances today... https://www.phillyvoice.com/meet-20-worst-types-people-philadelphia/
These folks make life more difficult for those around them
From flat earth and co**se rats to Fireball-treated fudge
and the steel-furnace letter, the month that was. http://www.brianphickey.com/here-are-my-8-favorite-stories-that-i-wrote-in-march/#.XJ9naS2ZOu4
News, Philadelphia Here Are My 8 Favorite Stories That I Wrote In March by Brian • March 30, 2019 • 0 Comments Hi, all. I wrote many stories for PhillyVoice in March. Here are my 8 favorites. Check them out if you’re so inclined! — Chris Christie opens up about Michael Cohen, impeachment...
"What I am, is happy to have provided a forum for flat-earthers to be heard, though. If they’re right, maybe I’ll get a free pass into flat heaven when my time on round earth is done."
The film has been buzzing in recent days and reignited the feud over our planet
Hit-and-runs 10356 to 10368. http://www.brianphickey.com/hit-and-run-america-vol-dcclxxvi/#.XJeFQi2ZN0s
Hit-and-runs Hit-and-Run America, Vol. DCCLXXVI by Brian • March 23, 2019 • 0 Comments An ongoing collection of unsolved hit-and-run cases, with a focus on car/pedestrian incidents, from across the country since Jan. ‘010. If you know something about any of these incidents, or one that I.....
"After her father died in June, 'Leffler began daily deliveries of apple slices and peanut butter to my desk, once accompanied with a note, written in his own beady handwriting, which said, ‘The apple was delicious! I wonder how you taste?’ She provided a photo of that Post-It note as evidence."
Veronica Fortunato thought she was meeting with HR to discuss 'hostile work environment,' but was fired on the spot. The practice denies her accusations
Where were you the night Gritty met Boban? http://www.brianphickey.com/heres-video-of-gritty-entering-and-streaking-at-the-flyerspenguins-stadium-series-game/#.XHLKnqeZOu4
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